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2 possible pipe bombs found at Coweta apartments

COWETA (AP) — Police arrested a 17-year-old male after two possible pipe bombs were found at an apartment complex in Coweta.

Police officers received a call about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from a maintenance worker at the Garden Walk Apartments that a possible pipe bomb had been found outside.

Officers called Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers and Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives agents, who found the devices. OHP Lt. George Brown says the items were described as having fuses.

The bomb squad deployed a robot to safely remove the devices from the complex. They were both rendered safe.

About 30 residents were asked to leave their apartments, but they were allowed to return home later in the afternoon.